Still qualify for TAG even though on academic probation

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<p>I need a 3.0 by the summer 2011. I'm on currently on academic probation (person problems) If i do well ill be able to have that 3.0 by the end of the summer but will the TAG people at UCI care if i was on academic probation even though I'm qualified for TAG?</p>

<p>And even if I am not qualified for TAG is there still a chance of getting in? My major is not impacted at all. (Urban Studies) </p>

<p>Anyone know of anyone transfering to UCI with a gpa below a 2.7 (by summer 2011) to apply for fall 2012</p>

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<p>TAG requirement is now 3.5 or above! Blame it on the UC system.</p>

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<p>Has the 3.5 GPA requirement been instated by all the UCs? I thought that this was, as of right now, only for UCSD…</p>

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<p>As far as I know, its only UCSD. UCSB changed to 3.2 starting with the 2011-2012 academic year. I haven’t heard of any changes in the other UCs. Notably, I believe Davis is still 2.8, which is stupid low if you ask me.</p>

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<p>^I agree. I think TAG should be at least a 3.2 GPA minimum, like UCSB. I actually like UCSD adopting the 3.5 minimum GPA for TAG. Afterall, if they are giving you guaranteed admission, and the applicant pool keeps getting larger/more competitive, you should earn it.</p>

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<p>Yeah, I really don’t understand the 3.0 minimum at UCSD. Based on the quality and ranking of the school, I’d like to see something like this:</p>

<p>2.0-2.49: Very low chance of admission
2.5-2.99: Low chance, but possible based on ECs and extenuating circumstances (upward trend, etc).
3.0-3.49: Good chance of admission
3.5+: Guaranteed with TAG, excellent chance without</p>

<p>Frankly, I think this is how it will be going forward.</p>

<p>The old system was something like:</p>

<p>2.0-2.49: Very low chance of admission
2.5-2.99: Low chance of admission
3.0+ (with TAG): Guaranteed
3.0-3.29 (without TAG): Okay chance
3.3-3.49 (without TAG): Good chance
3.5+ (without TAG): Excellent chance</p>

<p>This system doesn’t really make sense to me. The biggest issue is that it potentially harms students who do not complete their UC English and math courses by the fall before admission (a requirement for TAG), and who have a 3.2ish GPA. By making the TAG threshold higher, it allows all 3.2s to compete, even if they don’t meet TAG requirements.</p>

<p>But maybe I’ve read the system wrong. :)</p>

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<p>where does it say that TAG is now 3.5?</p>

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<p>and is it for uci?</p>

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<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/uc-transfers/1086346-ucsd-tag-gpa-increase-3-5-a.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/uc-transfers/1086346-ucsd-tag-gpa-increase-3-5-a.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>So far the only announced change for next year is UCSD’s.</p>

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<p>When will UCSD issue out their official statement about the gpa increase? After this school year ends?</p>